Statements (127)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased French naval presence in the Americas
led to British evacuation of Yorktown Led to British surrender at Yorktown Led to the surrender at Yorktown |
| gptkbp:benefits |
French superiority in numbers
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Minimal for both sides
Minimal on both sides British casualties estimated at 250 French casualties estimated at 50 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_de_Grasse
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Graves |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Remembered in American history
Memorials and historical sites reenactments held annually memorials established in honor |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of Franco-American cooperation
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in documentaries
depicted in literature |
| gptkbp:date |
September 5, 1781
|
| gptkbp:duration |
About 3 hours
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The French fleet has arrived!"
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| gptkbp:fleet_size |
28 ships
19 ships 19 ships for the British 28 ships for the French |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_1783 |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
September 5, 1781
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined by historians
Studied for naval warfare tactics Studied for naval tactics Examined for strategic lessons debated for its impact on the war |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the American Revolutionary War
Part of the larger conflict between Britain and France influenced by French support for the American colonies Part of the larger conflict between France and Britain |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkb:Lord_Cornwallis gptkb:Marquis_de_Lafayette gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:John_Paul_Jones gptkb:Admiral_de_Barras gptkb:Captain_de_Grasse gptkb:Charles_de_Ternay |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Contributed to American independence
demonstrated the effectiveness of naval power contributed to the end of the Revolutionary War Contributed to the American victory in the war |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the war
Key to the American victory at Yorktown |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
letters and reports from the time
accounts from naval officers |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Chesapeake
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| gptkbp:impact_on_french_policy |
Increased support for American Revolution
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Naval strategy in future conflicts
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
British naval strategy
French military strategy |
| gptkbp:key_event |
British retreat after the battle
engagement on September 5 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
studied in military academies
commemorated in American history Influenced naval warfare tactics Influence on future naval battles |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Fleet action
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:blockade
gptkb:Age_of_Sail Line of battle Blockade tactics Support American forces engagement at sea Naval blockades in future conflicts Maintain control of the Chesapeake Bay |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Saintes |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Admiral_François_Joseph_Paul_de_Grasse
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Graves Arrived before the battle |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Sailing ships
24 ships British fleet numbered 19 ships French fleet numbered 24 ships |
| gptkbp:outcome |
secured American victory
French naval superiority British fleet retreated |
| gptkbp:outcome_for_britain |
Loss of naval dominance
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| gptkbp:outcome_for_france |
Strengthened naval reputation
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_(1783) |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Saintes
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Historical accounts and analyses
Letters from commanders Naval logs and reports |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War gptkb:Battle_of_the_Capes |
| gptkbp:result |
Decisive French victory
British defeat |
| gptkbp:significance |
pivotal in the American Revolutionary War
Prevented British reinforcements from reaching Yorktown Enabled the Siege of Yorktown |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
decisive victory for the French
weakened British naval dominance |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Chesapeake Bay
prevented British reinforcements enabled American and French forces to trap Cornwallis |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Support American forces
Shift in military focus Attempt to maintain control of the colonies Blockade of British forces |
| gptkbp:strength |
Failed to arrive in time
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuvers
flanking maneuvers line of battle |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Favorable for the French
challenging for the British favorable for the French |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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